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2016 BMW 328dProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW 328d, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-907 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 22, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 BMW 328d has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine40
Fuel/propulsion system30
Service brakes20
Forward collision avoidance10
Fuel system, diesel10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2016 BMW 328d recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

91%repaired · 2023 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-586 · Jul 29, 2021 · 11,216 vehicles · 10,219 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2022 Q1

Driveline: constant velocity joint

Recall 20V-185 · Mar 26, 2020 · 8,536 vehicles · 7,283 repaired

Risk. A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q3

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 18V-755 · Oct 25, 2018 · 44,368 vehicles · 37,268 repaired

Risk. The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other 328d year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 328d median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 BMW 328d, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
In owners' words

What 328d owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Collision warning is often inaccurate. Signaling collision when no obstacles are present. Also, EGR Cooler recall still pending.
Complaint 11474829 · Jul 19, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 328D. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT BMW OF BAKERSFIELD (LOCATED AT 5400 GASOLINE ALLEY DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, [PHONE]) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
Complaint 11218550 · Jun 7, 2019
RECALL 18V-755.AFTER WAITING SINCE DEC 2018 THE PARTS ARRIVED AT MY DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL. THE CARE WENT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER "INSPECTED" THE EGR COOLER AND PRONOUNCED IT "FINE". I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS DOWN THE THE ROAD WHEN IT FAILS AND BURNS UP MY VEHICLE AND OR GARAGE? IF THE…
Complaint 11209693 · May 24, 2019

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